Cara Seedless

Cara Seedless

Grapevine named ‘Cara Seedless’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends February 28, 2027.

No term adjustment or disclaimer is recorded against this patent, so this is the full statutory term — twenty years from the filing date.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP19429, the photograph of Cara Seedless printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP19429, reproduced as printed. Photographs in a plant patent are taken by the applicant. Reproduction of the patent document is permitted; the image is shown whole and uncropped for that reason.

Abstract

A new and distinct variety of grapevine is provided which abundantly forms attractive medium-to-large seedless berries having a dark eggplant skin coloration in compact clusters. The fruit displays a sweet crisp flavor and is firm in texture. The fruit commonly is ready for harvest during late September to early October in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California, U.S.A., and displays good eating qualities as a table grape. The fruit firmness renders the fruit well amenable for handling, shipping, and storage.

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1. A new distinct grape plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics: (a) forms attractive medium-to-large seedless berries having a dark eggplant skin coloration in compact clusters which display a sweet crisp flavor, (b) commonly bears fruit during late September to early October in the San Joaquin Valley of Central California, U.S.A., and (c) bears fruit that is firm and is well amenable for storage, handling, and shipping; substantially as herein shown and described.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP19429 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.

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